Kanazawa

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I was not prepared for the intensity of Kanazawa. I had read about the beauty of Kenrokuen Garden but I did not know the nightlife was hardcore. I spend my days wandering the many gardens the city has to offer, visiting the Geisha district and checking out the bustling Omicho market, but during the night time I gazed at the tremendous energy created by the hordes moving through the tight streets and alleyways. I had to be home by 11pm as I stayed in the home of a Japanesse lady whose house was that of an old Samurai.

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Photos

Kenrokuen Garden
The statue of Prince Yamato Takeru

Kenrokuen Garden
the famous Kotoji Latern of the garden

Karakuri Dolls of Takayama
The garden features wonderful flowers blooming all over.

Kenrokuen Garden
Strolling over one of the many bridges in the garden

Little shrine near my Minshuku
Loved the colors of the shrine so much I took the photo

found two friends
While strolling in the Teramachi district in Kanazawa (looking for the Ninja-Dera temple) I came across these two familiar figures.

The statue caught my eye
As I meandered the back streets looking for the Ninja-Dera temple, I came across this statue with its mean staring eyes

Partying is hard in Kawazana
The people party and drink all night thus by morning, some of the nicely dressed business me can be found past out on the streets

Gold Leaf worker
The sheets of gold are paper thin and the workers are meticulous in making the sheets perfect squares which are later used to make gold items like chopsticks, statues, golf balls, etc. After my tour, we are given tea with bits of gold floating in it which we consume.

Omicho Market
even around 4pm on Saturday, the market is jammed with people picking up their seafood.

My rental car
I was told after the fact that this vehicle is a Japanesse hearse

Clock at Kanazawa Station
if you look at it closely, you will notice the time is made up of indiviual fountains of water.

Wedding Party
While I was enjoying my beer and food at Pilsen, a German establishment since 1968, I noticed a large party coming down the stairs. It was a wedding party. They were from a different country than Japan but I could not understand what they said...but the loved me taking a photo.